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Latest Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt News
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Local outlets for Big Tent tickets: early bird discounted prices
From Helen Lawrenson, Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
Local Big Tent aficionados now have the chance to take advantage of early bird tickets offering a 10% discount by visiting a number of local outlets to get their hands on tickets straight away. -
Collessie curler's 'fantastic' Olympic experience
From Fife Herald, Friday, 5th March, 2010
Pete Smith may not have brought an Olympic medal back to north east Fife, but the Collessie curler insists he had a "fantastic" experience at the Winter Games in Canada. -
Chance to soar with eagles
From The Courier, Thursday, 4th March, 2010
Visitors to a Fife falconry centre are to go where eagles dare thanks to a grant from Scottish Enterprise's tourism innovation fund. -
Cupar station disabled access scheme finally on track
From Fife Herald, Friday, 26th February, 2010
A £1 million project to enhance access to Cupar railway station finally seem to be track. -
Early warning of heavy snow
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 25th February, 2010
The Met Office has issued an early warning of drifting and heavy snow from 00.01 Thursday, 25th February to 23.59 Thursday, 25th February, 2010. -
Peat Inn named top Scots restaurant
From The Courier, Wednesday, 24th February, 2010
The Peat Inn restaurant in north-east Fife has picked up two high-profile awards only a month after securing a Michelin star. -
The View given T main stage debut
From The Courier, Wednesday, 24th February, 2010
Dundee Heroes The View have been given their first main stage slot at this year’s T in the Park, The Courier can exclusively reveal. -
Gritters on alert as more snow forecast
From The Courier, Wednesday, 24th February, 2010
The big chill may return to Tayside and Fife over the next few days as the region braces itself for more Arctic weather. -
Tickets on sale for Auchtermuchty Theatre Group's next production
From Fife Herald, Friday, 19th February, 2010
Rehearsals are well underway for our next drama productions to be performed in the Victoria Hall, Auchtermuchty on Friday 5 and Sat 6 March. -
Road schemes welcomed
From Fife Herald, Friday, 19th February, 2010
Planned road and street light improvements in Strathmiglo have been welcomed. -
Letham Nights #11: The Bevvy Sisters & Kirsty Keatch tickets selling fast
From Mike Farrell, Tuesday, 16th February, 2010
Great news...with 4 weeks to go until Letham Nights #11 - The Bevvy Sisters & Kirsty Keatch there are already over 50 tickets sold. -
New arts and crafts club for school children in Auchtermuchty
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 16th February, 2010
Due to popular demand the Auchtermuchty Community Centre has organised an arts and crafts club for school children from P1-P4. -
Spring concerts in Falkland
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 16th February, 2010
As part of the Snowdrops Festival, Falkland Centre for Stewardship is hosting two evening concerts with traditional songs and music. -
Curtain up for Falkland theatre group
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 16th February, 2010
The stage is set for the debut performance by north east Fife's newest amateur theatre group. -
Big Tent tickets go on sale
From Fife Herald, Friday, 12th February, 2010
The Big Tent eco festival has released early bird tickets with 10 per cent off for advance bookings for this year's event, which takes place from 23-15 July. -
New lease of life for 18th century Pitlessie House
From http://www.pitlessiehouse.com, Thursday, 11th February, 2010
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Have your say on conservation area plans for Falkland, Cupar & St Andrews
From Fife Direct, Wednesday, 10th February, 2010
Residents in East Fife are invited to come along to a series of drop-in events to find out more about the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan in their local area. -
Eden Estuary newsletter: Feb 10
From Fife Coast & Countryside Trust, Tuesday, 9th February, 2010
Read the latest news from the Eden Estuary nature reserve. -
Auchtermuchty Parish Church: Feb 10 Newsletter
From Liz Slattery, Monday, 8th February, 2010
Auchtermuchty Parish Church: Feb 10 Newsletter is available to download. -
Celia's keep fit class restarting in Muchty
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 6th February, 2010
The centre is pleased to confirm that Celia will be re-starting her second keep fit class on Tuesday 9 Feb from 8pm – 9pm. -
Alarm sounded for more firefighters in Auchtermuchty
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 6th February, 2010
Auchtermuchty fire station has made an emergency call to people in the village. -
Volunteers needed at Muchty common tomorrow
From Fife Herald, Friday, 5th February, 2010
Can you spare a couple of hours tomorrow (Saturday) to come up to Muchty common to help clear plants? -
Letham Nights update: The Black Oil Bros are back!
From Michael Farrell, Wednesday, 3rd February, 2010
Firstly, if you didn't already know, the wonderful Bevvy Sisters are coming to Letham Nights on 13th March.. -
Seasons change as snowdrops bud
From The Courier, Wednesday, 3rd February, 2010
Monday marked the opening day of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, which celebrates the fragile flower. -
**Looking for a job or staff? READ THIS!**
From Jill Donnachie, Tuesday, 2nd February, 2010
Smart Community Fife are interested in hearing from any employers or organisations seeking staff or volunteers for jobs in central Fife. -
Fife Jazz Festival
From Fife Jazz Festival, Monday, 1st February, 2010
The Fife Jazz Festival 2010 takes place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 Feb in various venues around Fife including Strathmiglo and Freuchie. -
Restoring Fife woodlands to their former glory
From Fife Herald, Friday, 22nd January, 2010
A North Fife charity is celebrating the receipt of a grant of almost £10,000 to help the area's native woodlands return to their former glory. -
Open Studios Fife 2010 - put it in your diary now!
From Elaine Campbell, Thursday, 21st January, 2010
You are invited to visit artists, designers and makers in their studios in the North of Fife over the weekend 2nd, 3rd & 4th May 2009. -
Fancy baking your own bread? We have the solution!
From Colin Lindsay, Wednesday, 20th January, 2010
Four short courses covering nine breads, 10am till 2pm each Wednesday & Thursday from January to April 2010. Lunch and refreshments included. -
Fears over ice danger in realised
From The Courier, Tuesday, 19th January, 2010
An Auchtermuchty woman who complained about the slippery access and paths at a group of sheltered houses for the elderly had her fears confirmed at the weekend. -
Workers cut trees while ice strands old folk
From The Courier, Monday, 18th January, 2010
Residents of Auchtermuchty have expressed fury after seeing council workers cutting back trees only yards from a sheltered housing complex where the access and paths are lethal sheets of ice. -
Falkland art classes resume
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 17th January, 2010
Classes in drawing and painting have resumed in Falkland Village Hall. -
Green award: Vane Farm
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 17th January, 2010
RSPB Vane Farm nature reserve, loch leven, has been awarded the highest possible accolade by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. -
Celebrating Fife 2010 - have you applied for £ yet?
From Linda Greig, Wednesday, 13th January, 2010
celebrating Fife 2010, fife funding,Calling community groups, social enterprises, small businesses, voluntary organisations and public sector bodies! Fife Council has 2 new 'pots' of funding available to celebrate Fife culture in 2010. Read on to see if your organisation or event is applicable... -
St Andrews Botanic Garden - winter interest
From Fife Direct, Wednesday, 13th January, 2010
Discover St Andrews Botanic Garden in winter. -
Panto: Cinderella reviewed
From Auchtermuchty Theatre Group, Tuesday, 12th January, 2010
The Auchtermuchty Theatre Group's 30th Pantomime, Cinderella, went down as storm and delighted audience members of all ages from across the Howe. Read the review here. -
Severe weather advisory
From Fife Direct, Monday, 11th January, 2010
Severe weather advisory for Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 January: -
Letham Nights #9 - Luva Anna & the Bum-Clocks Reviewed
From Mike Farrell & Roy Campbell, Sunday, 10th January, 2010
The ingredients of what makes a good Letham Night are hard to define but on 28th November, we got it right once again. -
Fife braced for more wintry weather
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 10th January, 2010
Local people are being warned to brace themselves for yet more extreme weather. -
Nature exhibition: Vane Farm
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 10th January, 2010
An exhibition of nature photographs has been opened at the RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Loch Leven. -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Jan 10
From Tony Wilson, Friday, 8th January, 2010
Freezing conditions are making life difficult for many of the species on the loch, but despite the odds some are thriving. Download the Jan 10 newsletter -
Met Office severe weather advisory
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 7th January, 2010
Please see the latest Severe Weather Advisory from the Met Office. -
Only 6 days remaining to win a FREE lunch for 2!
From Jill Donnachie, Tuesday, 5th January, 2010
Win a free lunch for 2 at the Lomond Hills Hotel in Freuchie! -
Snowy Howe images: send us yours!
From Jill Donnachie, Tuesday, 5th January, 2010
Here are a few winter 09/10 images that have been sent in by locals. Please send your contrinutions to jill@smartcommunityfife.org.uk -
Get along to Letham Nights in 2010...
From Mike Farrell, Tuesday, 5th January, 2010
Happy New Year Everyone! All the best from Letham Nights for 2010 and thank you for your support over the last year. -
Prolonged extreme weather conditions in Fife
From Fife Direct, Sunday, 3rd January, 2010
Fife Council, along with many other councils in Scotland, has been left with critically low levels of salt for treating the Kingdom’s roads because of delivery failures from their suppliers. -
Happy Holidays from the SCF team!
From SCF, Wednesday, 23rd December, 2009
Thanks to all our visitors and content contributors for your support this year. Elaine & Jill will be taking a short break from 24 Dec 09 until 4 Jan 10. Any content you submit during this period will be published, but perhaps not as quickly as it usually is! Have a blast over the holidays. See you again in 2010. -
Advisory for Heavy Snow!
From Fife Direct, Monday, 21st December, 2009
The Advisory for Heavy Snow on Monday now covers all parts of Scotland. -
Met Office Advisory Message
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 17th December, 2009
Met Office Advisory on Weather -
Christmas Church Services in the Howe '09
From Misc, Tuesday, 15th December, 2009
Comprehensive list of christmas and watchnight services in churches of all denominations across the Howe -
New tourism guide promotes where to stay in Fife
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 15th December, 2009
A new guide,‘Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Where to Stay 2010’ has been launched to market the region’s accommodation providers. -
Muchty Community centre - Xmas closing dates
Monday, 14th December, 2009
The centre will close for the Christmas period on Mon 21 Dec at 2.30pm and will re-open on Tue 5 Jan. -
Fife prepares to celebrate a Year of Culture
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 12th December, 2009
People in north east Fife are being urged to get into the community spirit as the countdown begins to Fife's Year of Culture. -
Parish centre may replace crumbling churches
From Fife Herald, Friday, 11th December, 2009
Churchgoers in the Howe of Fife could have a new, purpose-built place of worship if radical new plans are given the go-ahead. -
Big Tent receives award
From Big Tent, Thursday, 10th December, 2009
The Big Tent has been awarded the Greener Festival Award 2009. -
Holiday homes’ strain on affordable housing
From The Courier, Wednesday, 9th December, 2009
With its coastal setting and rich heritage the East Neuk is, unsurprisingly, a popular destination for visitors—so much so that a staggering 10% of local properties are said to be holiday homes. -
Fletchers of Auchtermuchty Autumn News
From http://www.seriouslygoodvenison.co.uk/newsletter.php, Tuesday, 8th December, 2009
Catch up on the summer that was, and how to ensure you get your venison in time for Xmas, in the Fletchers latest newsletter. -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Dec 09
From Tony Wilson, Monday, 7th December, 2009
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Dec09 -
Stagecoach bus changes from 7 December
From Fife Direct, Friday, 4th December, 2009
Stagecoach in Fife would like to advise passengers of changes to services commencing on Monday 7 December. -
CELEBRATE ST ANDREW'S DAY!
From Misc, Monday, 30th November, 2009
Today is Scotland's official national day, St Andrew's day! Here's a guide to what's on. -
Fife leads the way in cycling
From Fife Direct, Wednesday, 25th November, 2009
Fife Council Transportation Services is delighted to receive the prestigious Cycling Innovation Award from The Scottish Government's Cycling Scotland. -
Smart Community Fife AGM update
From Jill Donnachie, Tuesday, 24th November, 2009
Thanks to those who attended the Smart Community Fife AGM on 12 Nov 09 at Giffordtown Village Hall. -
Plans 'progressing' to reopen Hill of Tarvit
From Fife Direct, Saturday, 21st November, 2009
A decision on the possible reopening of Hill of Tarvit Mansion House is likely to be taken next month. -
Letham Night update: Luva Anna getting great reviews
From Mike Farrell, Wednesday, 18th November, 2009
Less than two weeks to go now to the Luva Anna show on 28th November with the Bum-Clocks. -
Pair await sentence after 'brutal criminal act'
From Fife Herald, Friday, 13th November, 2009
The family and friends of a 'lovely lady' killed in Auchtermuchty last year are waiting to hear the fate of the two men involved in what a senior police officer has described as 'not a road accident, but a brutal criminal act'. -
Learn to capture wildlife on film
From The Courier, Monday, 9th November, 2009
The RSPB'S Vane Farm nature reserve by Kinross plays host to a beginners' digital photography course on Saturday. -
Fife coastal path extension almost complete
From http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/fife-herald-news/Fife-coastal-path-extension-almost.5799694.jp, Monday, 9th November, 2009
People living in the Newburgh and Taybridge-head areas will soon be able to explore parts of north east Fife they might never have seen before. -
Auchtermuchty Comedy Festival part II
From Ffe Herald, Sunday, 8th November, 2009
Organisers of Auchtermuchty's first ever comedy festival are promising even more laughs when part two of the event takes place later this month. -
What do you want from your Community Centre?
From Viv, Wednesday, 4th November, 2009
The Community Centre wants to know what you, the users of the centre want. Any activities you'd like to see taking place, any groups you'd be interested in attending or even any fundraising ideas you may have, we want to hear them all! -
Memorial for Adele Archer: fundraising thanks
From Freddie Duncan, Wednesday, 4th November, 2009
Last Saturday night's fundraising night at the Auchtermuchty Bowling Club was a great success. -
Charity Christmas Fair: Auchtermuchty
From Fife Herald, Monday, 2nd November, 2009
Auchtermuchty Church Hall is to host a Christmas Fair in aid of cancer charities next weekend. -
Holiday parking charges to go ahead
From The Courier, Monday, 2nd November, 2009
People using car parks on public holidays in Fife will have to pay for the privilege from December 1, it has been confirmed. -
Black Cat Jook band to play in Newburgh
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 31st October, 2009
The popular Black Cat Jook Band is appearing at Steeple Arts on Friday, November 6, as the headline act of an evening of country blues, ragtime and skiffle. -
North Howe Transition Toun bulletin: 28 Oct 09
From Louise Barron, Friday, 30th October, 2009
Included in this weeks packed bulletin: The Age of Stupid Film Screening dates announced Green Library Opening Date Survey Update Food Group Latest Events Group News Energy Advisor Opportunities Heart and Soul Group News MTP Apple Day Letham Nights Transition Cupar The Wave, Scotland Other Climate Change news... -
Fife 'should share' flame of Olympics
From The Courier, Friday, 30th October, 2009
With golf back on the Olympic Games agenda, albeit not until 2016, it has been suggested that the flame kindled in Olympia should burn in the sport's home, St Andrews, in the run-up to the 2012 games in London. -
Collessie bat cave to open
From The Courier, Thursday, 29th October, 2009
Spooky new residents at Fife Animal Park are to be unmasked on the scariest day of the year. Hallowe’en will see the opening of a bat cave at the centre near Collessie—populated by a colony of 30 Egyptian bats. -
Highest praise for arts festival
From The Courier, Tuesday, 27th October, 2009
One of Scotland’s best known artists was so impressed with Cupar Arts Festival he reckons the event could help Fife rival the Edinburgh Festival. -
Big Tent Festival wins international award
From Fife Direct, Saturday, 24th October, 2009
The Big Tent festival is being awarded the 'Greener Festival Award 2009'. -
Cupar Arts Festival set set finish off in style
From Fife Herald, Friday, 23rd October, 2009
The curtain will come down on Cupar Arts Festival this weekend after two weeks showcasing the best in contemporary art, music, film and more. -
Be active in your community!
Tuesday, 20th October, 2009
Auchtermuchty Community Centre is running a "Being Active in Your Community" course beginning Wed 4th November, 6:30-8:30pm -
Auchtermuchty to Gateside path support
From Fife Herald, Monday, 19th October, 2009
Howe of Fife and Tay Coast councillor, Donald Lothian, has again pressed the case for the creation of a new path between Auchtermuchty and Gateside. -
Curtain up for cupar arts festival this weekend
From Fife Herald, Friday, 9th October, 2009
After months of hard graft and meticulous planning, the Cupar Arts Festival finally gets under way this weekend. -
Fantastic shows & films for £5 - book today only!!!
From ATT Fife, Friday, 2nd October, 2009
At 9.00 am on Friday 2nd October, all four Arts and Theatres Trust venues will open their doors for a massive twelve hour Box Office spectacular where you can buy tickets to a variety of shows and films for only £5! -
St Andrews Festival to Light Up Homecoming's Final Day
From Fire-Fox Communications, Tuesday, 29th September, 2009
The organisers of the St Andrews Festival have announced an exciting line up of events and concerts in their 2009 programme, culminating in an action packed finale on St Andrews Day. -
Congrats Beautiful Fife Winners: Dunshalt & Freuchie
From Fife Direct, Monday, 21st September, 2009
Judged on criteria based on national best practise, Dunshalt & Freuchie have both been awarded with Silver certificates in the Beautiful Fife 2009 campaign. Seven category awards and a number of discretionary awards were also presented. -
Cycling Muster: Giffordtown
From Monique Sanders, Wednesday, 16th September, 2009
A Rendez-vous Ride suggested by the CTC Fife & Kinross, the active section of the cyclists touring club. -
Auchtermuchty Community Centre Update
From ACC, Tuesday, 15th September, 2009
Auchtemuchty Community Centre is a great resource for the Howe of Fife, but when's the last time you used it? -
Taste Cafe now doing deliveries
From Taste Cafe, Monday, 14th September, 2009
As of today, Wednesday 16 September, Taste Cafe & Takeaway (situated in Auchtermuchty Community Centre) will deliver take away food. -
Blacketyside Plant Centre News Autumn 09
From Moira Barnard, Thursday, 10th September, 2009
Blacketyside Plant Centre News Autumn 09 -
Auchtermuchty chef to compete in World Porridge Making Championship
Friday, 4th September, 2009
Auchtermuchty man Neal Robertson, proprietor of the Tannochbrae Tearoom has been accepted as an official competitor in the World Porridge Making Championship. -
Doors set to open to the public
From Fife Direct news, Friday, 4th September, 2009
East Fife throws its doors open to the public on Sunday, September 6, heralding the start of Doors Open Days in Fife. -
Yoga classes: Collessie
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 1st September, 2009
Yoga classes with Pete West on Tuesday evenings, have resumed. Come along to the Victory Hall at 8pm for an evening of gentle exercise for both mind and body. -
Get off the Beaten Track with Smart Community Fife
From Jill Donnachie, Tuesday, 1st September, 2009
Fife's walkers and cyclists are sharing some of their favourite routes and pathways, thanks to this community web portal! Previously unpublished walks and cycle tracks can now be uploaded onto the portal using the latest technology. -
Support pledged in fight against Binn Farm energy plant
From Fife Herald, Friday, 28th August, 2009
The fight against a proposed waste-to-energy plant branded 'a toxic time-bomb' by campaigners has moved up a gear. -
Eden Estuary stages open day
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 25th August, 2009
The Eden Estuary, Scotland's third oldest nature reserve, is hosting its third annual open day on Sunday 30 August. -
Free Local Food Festival: an excellent day out!
From Louise, NHTT, Monday, 24th August, 2009
The North Howe Transition Toun Local Food Group have organised a Local Food Festival in Letham Park on Saturday 19 September from 12.30 to 5.30pm. -
Leven to Thornton rail link is still on track
From Fife Today, Saturday, 22nd August, 2009
Doubts have been raised over a rail link ever being re-established for Leven. -
Revised bus timetables
From Fife Herald, Friday, 21st August, 2009
A revised bus timetable has recently been issued. -
Craft Fair fundraising thanks
From Fife Herald, Friday, 21st August, 2009
The craft fair on Saturday 8 August raised a total of £245.08 which will be split between Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Marie Curie Cancer Care. -
Volunteer conservation day tomorrow at Muchty common
From Fife Herald, Friday, 21st August, 2009
There will be a conservation volunteer day on Auchtermuchty Common tomorrow (Saturday) between 11am and 2pm. -
Elmwood Courses
From Fife Herald, Friday, 21st August, 2009
People living in the Howe of Fife are to be given the chance to learn new skills, thanks to a range of courses being launched later this month. -
Adam Hills launches Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival 2009
From http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.display&objectid=2DEC432C-E7FE-CD4A-9A5668B0D9262E3B, Wednesday, 19th August, 2009
The second annual Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival was launched yesterday in Kirkcaldy by one of the headline acts appearing in this year's event, Adam Hills. -
Elmwood College and Auchtermuchty Primary join forces
From Elmwood College, Wednesday, 19th August, 2009
A recent qualification delivered by a partnership between Elmwood College and Auchtermuchty Primary School has been hailed as a great success. -
Rotary club donates to Parkinson's disease society
From Monique Sanders, Wednesday, 19th August, 2009
The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife last week welcomed, as their speaker, Jean Ballentine of the Fife Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society. -
Pupils raise £800 for CHAS
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 18th August, 2009
Pupils from Auchtermuchty have been busy of late since they decided to raise money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) at Rachel House, Kinross. -
Falkland wildlife conservation
Tuesday, 18th August, 2009
The new paths between Maspie Den and Craigmead wind through a wealth of overgrown rose bay willow herb and countless other shrubs. -
Volunteers wanted for Auchtermuchty common action day
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 9th August, 2009
Volunteers are needed to take part in an action day on Auchtermuchty Common. -
Announcing Muchty's 1st Comedy Festival: Wear the Fox Hat?
From Andy Heer, Sunday, 9th August, 2009
Muchty is set to have its first comedy festival in honour of a classic Fox Hat' beer commercial, which first aired in January 1999 and starred comedian Rich Hall. -
Kinross gazebo gathering 2009
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 8th August, 2009
Plans have been revealed for a music festival in the grounds of Kinross House. -
Attention Cooks: Michael Winners Dining Stars wants you!
From Sphie Wells, ITV, Wednesday, 5th August, 2009
Could you or someone you know impress Britain's most famous restaurant critic with your cooking? Infamous critic Michael Winner is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talented amateur cooks. -
Vote for Loch Leven Heritage Trail to win Lottery £
From Daniel Parker, Tuesday, 4th August, 2009
The charity behind the project to create a heritage trail round Loch Leven is rallying last-minute public support in its bid to win lottery cash. -
Loch Leven Heritage Trail in final of National Lottery Awards
From Fife Today, Monday, 3rd August, 2009
The Loch Leven Heritage Trail, a pathway recently opened in Kinross-shire that gives access to a recognised nature reserve which was previously closed to the public, has battled its way through to the final stage of the National Lottery Awards 2009. -
International guests to perform at Letham Nights
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 2nd August, 2009
T in the Park may be over for another year, but the music plays on in North East Fife with more "Letham Nights". -
Hippos make big impression
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 2nd August, 2009
The grounds of Myres Castle near Auchtermuchty, are to open to the public next month so that people can see a trio of new arrivals that have been making an impression in every sense of the word! -
Mysteries of the Ladybank Woods
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 2nd August, 2009
Ladybank Woods provide the backdrop for a new children's adventure from Fife author C. Richard Toye. -
Accommodation wanted for Auchtermuchty Festival
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 1st August, 2009
Organisers are looking for accommodation for visitors to the festival, please get in touch if you are able to let out your room/accommodation. -
Record number of visitors at Big Tent '09
From Fife Herald, Friday, 31st July, 2009
A record 10,000 visitors flocked to Falkland to take part in the country's biggest eco music festival, the Big Tent, at the weekend. -
Music for a summer's evening
From Trisha Pearce, Thursday, 30th July, 2009
Come along for a delightful evening of music at Monimail Church, Letham on 20 August. -
Big Tent, big fun!
From Jill Donnachie, Wednesday, 29th July, 2009
The Smart Community Fife team had a great time at the festival and enjoyed meeting with the many local people who came to chat to us in the Climate Champions Zone and the the Adam Smith MOLI bus. -
Family fun weekend at the Scottish Deer Centre
From Scottish Deer Centre, Wednesday, 29th July, 2009
Come along to the Scottish Deer Centre on 8th and 9th August for a family fun day. -
Old people's welfare
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 25th July, 2009
The committee would like to thank everyone who helped out at the recent open garden afternoon -
Senior citizens bus trip
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 25th July, 2009
There are still some tickets for the senior citizens bus trip available. -
Loch Leven osprey walk
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 25th July, 2009
Loch Leven national nature reserve is holding another of its popular osprey walks on Thursday 6 August. -
Beautiful Fife: Dunshalt Judging 29 July
From Margaret Sutherland, Thursday, 23rd July, 2009
Fife Council representatives will be judging Dunshalt's entry into the Beautiful Fife (Best Kept Small Village) competition on Wed 29 July, from 08.30am. -
Your chance to see Falkland‘s Big Book this summer
From Marilyn Workman, Wednesday, 22nd July, 2009
You may have heard a lot about the Falkland Big Book from those who took part in the Falkland Steward’s project (funded by Awards for all and facilitated by Jan Hendry and Alan of FifeOchre Design). -
Dunedin Dancers' 20th Folk Dance Festival
From Marilyn Workman, Tuesday, 21st July, 2009
Falkland played host to the annual visit to the village of the Dunedin and New Scotland Dancers on Sunday 19 July. -
Muchty Festival wants you!
From Auchtermuchty Festival, Sunday, 19th July, 2009
Every year the Festival runs some great family entertainment, but it couldn't happen without the involvement of our community. There are lots of events to take part in and the big ones are looking for contestants. -
Fife launch of story collection
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 18th July, 2009
A group of writers are to hold the Fife launch of their new book in Freuchie's Lomond Hills Hotel next week. -
Butterflies flourish on Muchty Common
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 18th July, 2009
North East Fife MSP Iain Smith, recently joined Butterfly conservation volunteers on a survey visit to Auchtermuchty Common. -
Pupils launch school bank
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 18th July, 2009
Pupils at Auchtermuchty Primary have launched a new school bank in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland. -
Dream date at Falkland Palace
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 18th July, 2009
One of Shakespeare's most magical works - A Midsummer Night's Dream - will be brought to life for visitors to Falkland Palace on Friday 24 July. -
Events at Vane Farm
From Fife Herald, Friday, 17th July, 2009
RSPB Vane Farm is offering a series of events to entertain and educate youngsters during the summer holidays. -
Friends of Collessie Church Annual Art Exhibition
From Fife Herald, Friday, 17th July, 2009
The annual art exhibition will be on in September and contributions for the exhibition are requested from the wider community. Anyone is welcome to show their art work at this exhibition. -
Nature runs its course in Collessie
From Fife Herald, Friday, 17th July, 2009
As summer takes us full on into the warm and sunny endless days, not even a sudden shower can alter the glow of having a real summer at last, here in Collessie. -
Volunteers required for Fife Tour 2009
From Fife Athletic Club, Thursday, 16th July, 2009
With a record entry set for this year's Tour of Fife we shall need a number of volunteers. -
Camping at the Big Tent Festival
From Big Tent Festival, Thursday, 16th July, 2009
The Big Tent Festival camp site is now almost full. This is a pre-booked camp site only - if you are planning to camp you need to book now. Phone Rothes Halls (01592) 61 11 01 now if you want to come. Please have your card details ready when you call. -
Capturing the magic of living in Fife
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 16th July, 2009
Councillor Peter Grant, The Leader of Fife Council's Administration, and Councillor Brian Goodall, the Strategic Chair of the Housing & Communities Committee met recently with two of Fife's Cultural Coordinators to mark the publication of a new ‘story' written for people of Fife, of all ages. -
Climate Challenge ceilidh opens The Big Tent '09
From Big Tent Festival, Tuesday, 14th July, 2009
Have you got your ticket for the ceilidh on the first night of the Big Tent Festival? -
Fife acts appear at T in the Park this weekend
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 11th July, 2009
Wellies will once again be an essential item, but the prospect of a mudbath is unlikely to dampen the spirits of revellers at T in the Park this weekend. -
Scotland's Homecoming celebrations: forthcoming events
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 11th July, 2009
As part of Scotland's Homecoming celebrations, there will be a charity concert and fete in Haugh Park in Cupar. -
Muchty festival quiz highlights
From Fife Herald, Saturday, 11th July, 2009
The monthly quiz took place in the Cycle Tavern on Monday with Ian Santry posing some interesting questions including a completely blank picture section. -
Auchtermuchty festival shop opens
From Fife Herald, Friday, 3rd July, 2009
The festival office will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting from tomorrow (3 July). -
Pupils raise funds for hospice
From Fife Herald, Friday, 3rd July, 2009
Auchtermuchty Primary School pupils have been spending their summer term raising money for Rachel House children's hospice in Kinross. -
Stable Gallery opening this weekend
From Fife Herald, Friday, 3rd July, 2009
The stable gallery in Auchermuchty will be opened this weekend (4 and 5 July). -
Otters arrive at the Scottish Deer Centre
From Fife Herald, Friday, 26th June, 2009
Some 'otterly' charming new residents have arrived at the Scottish Deer Centre. -
New BUS SERVICE changes for NE Fife: from 17 Aug 09
Wednesday, 24th June, 2009
Fife Council have annouced significant changes to some of the bus services affecting many Howe villages. -
Ditch the car for Big Tent & win!
From Big Tent Festival, Monday, 22nd June, 2009
Sustrans and Big Tent 2009 are giving twenty fantastic Sustrans t-shirts away to the festival goers who have travelled the furthest sustainably to the Big Tent 2009! -
Poetry at the Big Tent Festival
From The Big Tent Festival, Sunday, 21st June, 2009
The Poetry Tent this year is hosted again by Lapidus Scotland, a creative community of writers who use the literary arts for healing. -
Dunshalt in Bloom fundraising success
From Fife Herald, Friday, 19th June, 2009
Dunshalt in Bloom held a very successful coffee morning and plant sale on Saturday 13 June raising almost £140. -
Fife still pulling in tourists
From The Courier, Friday, 19th June, 2009
FIFE HAS bucked the trend with an increase in the numbers of visitors to local attractions, according to the latest figures issued by VisitScotland. -
Auchtermuchty Scout charity event success
From Fife Herald, Tuesday, 16th June, 2009
The weather was kind to the few brave souls who ventured into the Low Road park on Sunday 7 June. -
Letham Nights #5 - The Black Oil Brothers & Black Cat Jook Reviewed
From Michael Farrell, Roy Campbell, Monday, 15th June, 2009
So impressed and captivated were they with the atmosphere in Letham Hall for the 5th Letham Nights, that the Black Oil Brothers, the delta blues band from Chicago, have decided that they need to come back! -
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group workshops
From Fife Herald, Friday, 12th June, 2009
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group is hoping to run drama workshops again this year. -
Auchtermuchty Scout Group Charity Fair
From Fife Herald, Friday, 12th June, 2009
This Sunday, 7 June from 2pm the Auchtermuchty Scout Group will be holding an afternoon fair with stalls and refreshments in aid of several cancer charities. -
Winner of the Birnie Loch Photography Competition
From Fife Herald / Fife Ranger, Monday, 8th June, 2009
Winner is of the Birnie Loch Photography Competition is announced. -
Rosyth Civil Service 0 - 3 Strathmiglo United
From Alistair Jack, Saturday, 6th June, 2009
Strathmiglo United win Regional Trophy for the first time in 23 seasons. -
Rosyth Civil Service 3 - 2 Strathmiglo United
From Alistair Jack, Saturday, 6th June, 2009
Rosyth Civil Service 3 - 2 Strathmiglo United -
Strathmiglo United 1 - 3 Leven United
From Alistair Jack, Saturday, 6th June, 2009
Strathmiglo United 1 - 3 Leven United -
Music Workshops - Auchtermuchty Festival Society
From Fife Herald, Friday, 5th June, 2009
Workshops offering guitar, fiddle, tin whistle, mouth organ, accordion and keyboard in Auchtermuchty Town Hall on 14 and 28 June. -
New Language & Culture Hub in Fife
From Maureen Londra, Thursday, 4th June, 2009
July sees the launch of the vibrant new Language & Culture Hub in Fife -
Comfortable B&B accommodation now available at The Bruce
From Peter Smurthwaite, Thursday, 28th May, 2009
Rooms now available at The Bruce -
Auchtermuchty Festival Traditional Music Weekend: 14-16 Aug 09
From Phil Kirshner, Monday, 18th May, 2009
Come and join us for a great weekend of traditional music and song in Auchtermuchty from 14 to 16 August. -
Auchtermuchty Play Park upgrade complete
From Fife Herald, Friday, 15th May, 2009
Aucthermuchty play Park upgrade complete -
Big Tent calls for volunteers
From Lesley Mclaren, Monday, 11th May, 2009
The Big Tent, Scotland's Largest Eco Festival is putting a call out to volunteers to help on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July. -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News May 09
From Tony Wilson, Wednesday, 6th May, 2009
Summer is just around the corner bringing swallows, martins and midges with it!.. -
Mix with Royalty at Falkland Palace
From Fife Herald, Friday, 1st May, 2009
Mix with Royalty - Falkland Palace -
Men Should Weep - Auchtermuchty Theatre Group
From Steven Robertson, Monday, 27th April, 2009
This play is the pinical of Ena Lamont Stewart's career. The story of a family from the slums of Glasgow, each member with their story to tell. The unemployed father, the son with TB, the drunk, lazy eldest son, the daughter with loose morals, the self-rightous sister which is all held together by the strength of the mother's character. -
Fife Diet Couple Top Scotland's Green List
From Various / The Scotsman, Thursday, 23rd April, 2009
Hot on the heels of their recent Observer Food Monthly 'Ethical Contribution' award, Mike and Karen Small of the Fife Diet have today been hailed by the Sustainable Development Commission Scotland as the country's leading green champions. -
Nee Naw! Ambulances Letham Triumph
From Michael Farrell, Thursday, 23rd April, 2009
Nee Naw! Ambulances Letham Triumph -
The Bruce is open for business!
From The Bruce, Wednesday, 22nd April, 2009
The Bruce opened on Easter Monday and welcomes locals and visitors alike. -
SASA: Affordable Tourism & Hospitality Training in Fife:
From St Andrews Skills Academy, Tuesday, 7th April, 2009
Introducing the St Andrews Skills Academy (SASA) - a one-stop shop for tourism and hospitality training in Fife. -
New Cycling Charter Launched for Fife
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 7th April, 2009
New Cycling Charter Launched for Fife -
Easter Sunday Services - Howe of Fife Churches
Monday, 6th April, 2009
Easter Sunday Services - Howe of Fife Churches -
Spons selling well - have you got yours?
From Neal Robertson, Monday, 6th April, 2009
Neal Robertson of The Spon Company (and Auchtermuchty's Tannochbrae Tearoom) has been going great guns shipping his unique derivation of the spoon all over the world, including the U.S., Canada and Europe. -
78th Fife (Auchtermuchty) Scout Group Mar 09 Newsletter
From Wendy McTavish, Friday, 3rd April, 2009
Download the latest Scout Group newsletter -
Local Artists Raise Funds for Maggie's Centre
From Linda Naismith, Tuesday, 31st March, 2009
Funds Raised for Maggie's Centre -
Auchtermuchty Community Centre Easter Opening
Friday, 27th March, 2009
Aucthermuchty Community Centre -
Howe of Fife Church Survey
From Fife Herald, Friday, 27th March, 2009
Howe of Fife Church Survey -
MSP welcomes return of morning train service
Friday, 27th March, 2009
MSP welcomes return of morning train service -
Essential Scottish Opera At Strathmiglo
From Graham Scott, Monday, 23rd March, 2009
After the sell-out success of January 2008's Essential Scottish Opera visit to Strath, the Public Hall is thrilled to report their firm intention of returning in February 2010. -
St Patrick's Day
Tuesday, 17th March, 2009
St Patricks Day -
Falkland Music Festival Line-up unveiled
From The Courier, Monday, 16th March, 2009
Falkland Music Festival Line-up unveiled -
'Switch Off' campaign
From Ffie Herald, Friday, 13th March, 2009
'Switch Off' campaign -
Meningitis Foundation - Auchtermuchty
From Ffie Herald, Friday, 13th March, 2009
Meningitis Foundation - Aucthermuchty -
Falkland Palace Vacancies
From Falkland Palace, Thursday, 12th March, 2009
Falkland Palace has Vacancies -
Come Home to Fife
From Fife Direct, Wednesday, 11th March, 2009
Come Home to Fife -
Creating a carbon culture in Fife
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 10th March, 2009
Creating a carbon culture in Fife -
Falkland Centre for Stewardship - One Planet Food Launch
From Fife Herald, Friday, 6th March, 2009
'One Food Planet' is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable food culture. -
Muchty pupils plant trees
From Fife Herald, Friday, 6th March, 2009
Pupils plant trees -
Auchtermuchty Parish Church: March 09 Newsletter
From Liz and Brian Slattery, Monday, 2nd March, 2009
Auchtermuchty Parish Church: March 09 Newsletter -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Mar 09
From Tony Wilson, Monday, 2nd March, 2009
Latest newsletter to download -
Letham Nights # 2 : A Star is born!
From Mike Farrell, Thursday, 26th February, 2009
Those of you who made it to Letham Nights 2 on 21st February, will I'm sure agree, that it was a STONKING NIGHT! -
New Karate After School Club at Auchtermuchty Primary
From Stuart Maxwell, Wednesday, 25th February, 2009
Due to the continuing success of the karate students in s.k.a.s. and with the Scottish karate governing body starting squad training for under 14s at Ratho (Edinburgh), Mrs Holmes has agreed to start a primary school Karate After School Club at Auchtermuchty Primary. -
Fife Council Backs the Big Tent 2009...and more
From Big Tent Blog, Monday, 23rd February, 2009
Big tent blog update -
Progress in reducing speed - Gateside
From Ffie Herald, Sunday, 22nd February, 2009
Progress in reducing speed - Gateside -
Stratheden Curling Club looking for members
From Andy Heer, Friday, 20th February, 2009
Stratheden Curling Club looking for members -
MacDuff Trust - Footpath Works
Friday, 20th February, 2009
The action day on Feb 14th to repair and clear the footpath which follows the burn from the Newburgh Raod entrance to the Common had to be postponed due to difficult conditions, but will be happening sometime in the near future. -
More dates and better lights for Letham Nights...
From Mike Farrell, Wednesday, 18th February, 2009
Word continues to spread about Letham Nights: the Howe's newest community venue for music. Following the booking of Chicago band, the Black Oil Brothers in May, two more excellent acts have been added to the list of performers coming to Letham. -
Caution: speeding between Dunshalt & Falkland
From Fife Herald - Bob Beveridge, Sunday, 15th February, 2009
Speeding -
Sponsors Wanted for Rachel House Fundraiser
From Fife Herald, Friday, 13th February, 2009
Sponsors Wanted! -
New Beautiful Fife campaign launched
From Fife Today, Friday, 13th February, 2009
New Beautiful Fife campaign launched -
Auchtermuchty & Strathmiglo: Minister on Study Leave
From Auchermuchty Church Newsletter, Wednesday, 11th February, 2009
The Church of Scotland has a scheme that allows ministers to take 2 weeks per year Study Leave. Mr Redpath is taking Study leave during the last two weeks of February to increase his knowledge of Church law. This will help him in his position as Presbytery Clerk. Pastoral duties will be covered by the Rev Neil McLay, Minister of Creich, Flisk and Kilmany linked with Monimail who can be contacted by telephone on 01337 870332. Mrs Kay McCall will also be available if needed. -
Book Launch Invitation : Place Names of Fife Volume 2
From Centre for Stewardship, Monday, 9th February, 2009
invitation -
Theatre Group - Auchtermuchty
From Fife Herald, Friday, 6th February, 2009
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group is looking for budding thespians to perform in its forthcoming production of 'Men Should Weep' -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Update - Feb 09
From Tony Wilson, Tuesday, 3rd February, 2009
Raptors aplenty. Download Feb 09 newsletter. -
GETTING SMART!
From Monique Sanders, Tuesday, 3rd February, 2009
Two members of the Smart Community Fife web team shared their cyber-expertise with hamleteers in Giffordtown Hall last Wednesday. -
Severe Weather Warning from Met Office: Tue 3 Feb
From Met Office, Monday, 2nd February, 2009
There is a High Risk of a Severe Weather event affecting parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and eastern Scotland during Tuesday. -
Big Tent 2009 tickets now on sale
From Centre for Stewardship, Friday, 30th January, 2009
Big Tent 2009 tickets are now on sale with a 10% discount for early birders. -
Big Tent aims to be bigger and better!
From Fife Herald, Friday, 30th January, 2009
Organisers of this year's Big Tent Festival are predicting this year's event will be the biggest and best yet. Tickets on sale now. -
2nd Fife Jazz Festival comes to Strath & Freuchie
From Lindsay, FJF, Thursday, 29th January, 2009
The second Fife Jazz Festival is bigger, brighter and better than last year - there are more concerts in more places (incl the Howe), with more musicians from different countries taking part. -
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group seeks local funding requests
From ATG, Tuesday, 27th January, 2009
If you'd like to request funding, please put your request in writing stating who and what the funds are for. -
Exciting Announcement for Letham Nights!!!
From Mike Farrell, Wednesday, 14th January, 2009
We have almost certainly succeeded in securing a booking for Letham Nights from Chicago (!!!) - delta blues band the Black Oil Brothers. -
Letham Nights #2 - Ewan Roberson & Guests
From Mike Farrell, Tuesday, 13th January, 2009
Hot on the heels of the massively successful inaugural Letham Nights on 12th December 2008, we bring you the low-down on Letham Nights #2. -
Homecoming Scotland 2009 Event
From Fife Today, Tuesday, 13th January, 2009
FIFE is planning a huge catalogue of events to mark Homecoming Scotland 2009. -
Birnie & Gaddon Loch News Jan 09
From Tony Wilson, Monday, 5th January, 2009
Jan 09 newsletter -
Review: Dick Whittington 2008
From Steven Robertson, Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008
review of ATG pantomime, Dick Whittington, Dec 08. -
Letham Nights #1 Success!
From Mike Farrell, Tuesday, 16th December, 2008
Around 100 people packed the hall to listen and dance to the music of a varied line-up of performers. -
Congrats David Sands, Muchty!
From http://www.scottishfoodanddrink.com/view_item.aspx?item_id=57532, Tuesday, 16th December, 2008
The shop was named one of the UK's top 25 convenience stores in the Robert Wiseman Diaries 'neighbourhood Shop of the Year' awards -
Fife Diet - December newsletter
From Mike Small, Wednesday, 10th December, 2008
Update from the Fife Diet - an experiment with local food -
Calsay Baton Twirlers Annual Xmas Show
From Emma Smith, Wednesday, 10th December, 2008
The two performances will take place at the Auchtermuchty Church Hall on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December with a start time of 6.30pm. -
Panto Finale Tickets on Ebay
From Steven Robertson, Thursday, 4th December, 2008
Tickets for the finale performance of Dick Whittington have been sold out for weeks. However, there are two available on EBAY! -
Baincraig Cars celebrate VOWS nomination
From Fife Herald, Sunday, 30th November, 2008
Auchtermuchty couple Brian & Liz Slattery are celebrating after their vintage wedding car business Baincraig Cars, was nominated in the Scottish Wedding Industry VOWS (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) award scheme. -
Letham Nights #1 - Update
From Michael Farrell, Sunday, 30th November, 2008
In preparation we are inviting any interested locals to join us in 'bringing in the green' to make decorations for the hall on Sunday 7th December at 1pm meeting at 'The Tree' in the centre of Letham at 1pm. Bring your secateurs! -
Monimail Tower Project invites you to explore their historical landscape!
From Monimail Tower Project, Thursday, 27th November, 2008
On November the 29th from 11am to 5pm Monimail Tower Project is hosting an event to launch a leaflet which will improve access to the historical landscape of the Project. -
Bus service now available to Giffordtown Community Pub Night 28 Nov!
From Michael Farrell, Thursday, 27th November, 2008
Transition tavern bus run info -
New winter train timetable - Ladybank
Wednesday, 26th November, 2008
New winter train timetable - Ladybank from 14 dec -
Free entry to Historic Scotland attractions across Scotland on last weekend of November
From Histoic Scotland, Wednesday, 26th November, 2008
As Scots prepare to celebrate their national day, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani has announced free entry to Historic Scotland visitor attractions across Scotland on the last weekend of November. -
Announcing an exciting new Community Venture: Letham Nights
From Michael Farrell, Monday, 24th November, 2008
‘Letham Nights' aims to bring high quality music to Letham and provide a stage for local talent. -
MSP Smith Condemns "Contempt for NE Fife Commuters"
From Iain Smith, Thursday, 13th November, 2008
North East Fife MSP Iain Smith has slammed the response of Transport Scotland and Scotrail to concerns about cuts in morning train services to Edinburgh as "either complacent or contempt for North East Fife Commuters." -
Drinking ban for Auchtermuchty?
Tuesday, 11th November, 2008
Should drinking alcohol in public be banned in Auchtermuchty? It is already illegal to drink in public in many towns and villages in Fife and it has been suggested that such a ban should be introduced to Muchty. Exceptions can be made for events such as the Christmas Fair, the Festival and Hogmanay but it would stop thoughtless individuals causing annoyance at other times. You can register your opinion online at www.auchtermuchty.co.uk or leave a message on 0845 8693836. -
Muchty Panto Ticket Sales
From Steven Robertson, Monday, 10th November, 2008
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group will be performing 'Dick Whittington' by Bob Heather from Monday 1 to Saturday 6 December from 7:30pm in the Victoria Hall. -
Local Chef reviews Muddy Boots Farm Shop
From Christopher Trotter, Wednesday, 5th November, 2008
Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on Fife food (what's good and where to buy it) in his November 08 newsletter - the 2nd in a series of Fife food articles written by Christopher especially for this portal. -
Birnie and Gaddon Loch News Update, Nov 08
From Tony Wilson, Wednesday, 5th November, 2008
There was much excitement amongst the bird-watching fraternity in October when a hooded merganser was seen at Birnie. Last month's peregrine and a sea-eagle were spotted too. -
Fireworks & Bonfire Displays near you
From Various, Tuesday, 4th November, 2008
Fife public firework displays -
Auchtermuchty Parish Church: November Newsletter
From Liz Slattery, Monday, 3rd November, 2008
Download the latest APC happenings -
ACC: Almondvale Shopping Trip Rescheduled
From ACC, Monday, 3rd November, 2008
The Auchtermuchty Community Centre has re-scheduled its trip to Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston. It will now go ahead on Monday Nov 11. -
***SCF vacancy: Part-time Content Administrator***
From Jill Donnachie, Friday, 31st October, 2008
Smart Community Fife seeks person with great computer skills for new part time role -
Murder in Muchty!!!
From Steven Robertson, Tuesday, 28th October, 2008
Calling all wanna-be Jessica Fletcher's and Sherlock Holmes' - your service is requested and required at the Victoria Hall, Auchtermuchty on Sunday 2nd November at 4pm. -
Slow Food Fife Update
From Vivien Collie, Tuesday, 21st October, 2008
Fife foodies will soon have the opportunity to join a new organisation Slow Food Fife - a growing network of Fifers who support the Slow Food movement. -
Auchtermuchty Common announces new arrivals for Winter!
From Mike King, Thursday, 16th October, 2008
As a result of the successful grazing regime last winter which resulted in a huge increase of spring and summer flowers, the Trust are happy to announce the arrival of 23 Shetland sheep on Auchtermuchty Common. -
Local Food: Chef Christopher Trotter advises us what's good in October.
From Christopher Trotter, Wednesday, 15th October, 2008
Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on seasonal produce in his October 08 newsletter - the first in a series of food articles by Christopher, commissioned especially for this portal. -
Introducing the Spon: invented in Muchty & about to take the baking world by storm!
From Andy Heer, Wednesday, 15th October, 2008
Neal Roberston invents the Spon. Order yours on-line. -
Muchty festival seeks quiz writers!
From Auchtermuchty Festival Society, Tuesday, 14th October, 2008
If you would like to help the Festival and write a quiz, please contact Steven Robertson -
Cupar Arts festival is here!
From Fife Herald, Friday, 10th October, 2008
Cupar Arts Festival opens today (Friday) with a flag raising at Haugh Park at 6.30 p.m. and continues until October 26 with an array of art, music, theatre and workshop events for all ages. -
Reconnecting with Food with Satish Kumar
From Mike Small, Tuesday, 7th October, 2008
The Centre for Stewardship (organisers of the Big Tent Festival) announce their Annual Stewardship Lecture which this year is by Satish Kumar on the subject of ‘Reconnecting with Food'. -
Auchtermuchty Parish Church Newsletter Oct 08
From Liz Slattery, Thursday, 2nd October, 2008
October newsletter -
Birnie and Gaddon Loch News Update, Oct 08
From Tony Wilson, Fife Ranger, Thursday, 2nd October, 2008
Download for more on tis month's bird sightings -
Smith seeks assurances on future for HBOS & Lloyds Branches in NE Fife
From Iain Smith, Wednesday, 1st October, 2008
Iain Smith, local Liberal Democrat MSP for North East Fife and Convener of the Scottish Parliament's Economy Committee, has written to the senior managers for Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland branches in the area seeking assurances about the future of local branches in his constituency. -
Historic Scotland - Kids Go Free October 2008
From Historic Scotland, Monday, 29th September, 2008
For the whole of October, Historic Scotland is repeating its amazingly popular Kids Go Free offer. -
Best Kept Town and Village Awards 2008
From Ewen Jardine, Freuchie in Flower, Sunday, 28th September, 2008
Results of the Fife wide competition -
Services hit as council staff strike again
From Fife Today, Friday, 26th September, 2008
Members of the trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB staged a 24-hour strike in support of their pay claim, following on from a similar protest on August 20. -
Newly renovated Muchty Church Hall Opens it's Doors
From Liz Slattery, Tuesday, 23rd September, 2008
Inspection invited! On Sunday 28th September, between 2pm and 4pm, the Church Hall will be open for visitors. -
Cupar and St Andrews are blooming marvellous!
From Fife Today, Friday, 19th September, 2008
Fife has been officially named the most beautiful council area in Scotland following the success of Cupar, St Andrews and Glenrothes at this week's Beautiful Scotland awards. -
Fife Council welcomes new ferry
From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 18th September, 2008
Fife Council has today (Thursday) wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement that Norfolkline will be taking over the Rosyth to Zebrugge ferry route -
Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Flower Show sets a high standard
From Fife Herald, Monday, 15th September, 2008
Thanks to all involved -
Muchty concert in memory of Citty 20 Sep 08
From Fife Today, Friday, 12th September, 2008
An evening of traditional music and song is to be held in Auchtermuchty on Saturday, September 20, in memory of Citty Finlayson, one of the town's best-known residents. -
Margaret enjoys the sweet taste of success!
From Fife Today, Monday, 8th September, 2008
Margaret Sutherland, proprietor of Dunshelt Post Office and store, has been making four batches of tablet a week for the past three years in a bid to raise £5000 to buy a hearing dog for the deaf. -
Don't miss Yurtfest this weekend in Collessie
From Fife Today, Friday, 29th August, 2008
Known as the 'festival for musicians and music lovers', this year's Collessie Music Festival gets underway at Fife Animal Park tomorrow (Saturday). -
Secure future for Big Tent Festival
From Fife Today, Friday, 29th August, 2008
Although three-years worth of 'seedcorn' funding to get the event up and running has now ended, organisers have confirmed they can raise enough revenue through other funding sources to ensure the weekend-long event in the grounds of Falkland Palace remains a firm fixture on the Scottish festival scene. -
Council update on industrial action disruptions
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 19th August, 2008
Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug -
Fife's core path network: your views wanted
From Fife Direct, Monday, 18th August, 2008
Fifers are being invited to gve their views on proposed core path routes over the next 12 weeks as part of the draft core path plan public consultation process. -
Auchtermuchty Tartan Army - seats still available
From Fife Herald, Friday, 15th August, 2008
Reserve your seat on the bus for the Scotland vs N Ireland international friendly. -
Volunteers wanted for Muchty Festival
From AH, Wednesday, 30th July, 2008
Auchtermuchty Festival is looking for volunteers on the weekend of 8th - 10th August to help steward at events and at the camp-sites in Station Road and Low Road parks. If you would like to help please contact Eric Titterington on 860482 -
Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Annual Show - entry reminder
From Auchtermuchty Show, Monday, 28th July, 2008
It's only 6 weeks until the Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Annual Show, so if you haven't got your schedule yet, please contact June Forbes or jump online to download it now. -
Big Tent a big hit
From The Courier, Monday, 28th July, 2008
The third Big Tent festival of stewardship, Scotland’s largest eco-gathering, came to an end last night at Falkland after two days of activity. -
Grassroots at Big Tent
From Big Tent, Friday, 25th July, 2008
Grassroots Zimbabwe will be bringing its Zimbabwean experiences to share with the audience and participants this weekend at the Big Tent Festival in Falkland. -
What's on at the 2008 Auchtermuchty Festival?
From Auchtermuchty Festival, Monday, 21st July, 2008
This year's festival runs from the 1st to 10th August and, as always it's jam packed with community and traditional music events. -
Auchtermuchty Theatre Group: Panto Reading
From Auchtermuchty Theatre Group, Friday, 18th July, 2008
The reading for Dick Whittington will be in the Upper Town Hall on Wednesday 13th August 7pm -
Fife car share scheme hits milestone
From BBC News Scotland, Friday, 18th July, 2008
An online car-sharing scheme in Fife has reached a significant milestone by signing up its 1,000th member. -
Passionate about local food & drink? Be a part of Slow Food Fife ...
From Fife Diet, Thursday, 17th July, 2008
Come along to our introductory night to Slow Food in Fife on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. Reserve your place asap. -
Last call for events listings
From The Courier, Monday, 14th July, 2008
TIME IS running out for individuals or groups hoping to have their events featured in the next edition of the Events In Fife publication. -
Auchtermuchty Festival News update: Shop now open!
From Auchtermuchty Festival Committee, Tuesday, 8th July, 2008
Auchtermuchty festival news and contacts -
Auchtermuchty Festival Shop opens
From http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk, Tuesday, 8th July, 2008
In the run up to the Festival, the festival shop is now open in Auchtermuchty Town Hall from 10.00am to 12 noon on Saturday mornings and 5.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday evenings, selling tickets for all events and festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts etc.. -
Fife rail disruption Friday 4 July - Monday 7 July
From Fife Direct News, Friday, 4th July, 2008
There will be no train services between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh on Saturday 5 July or Sunday 6 July 2008, due to the closure of rail lines between Edinburgh and Fife for essential Tram engineering work. -
Fife Rail Disruption - 5&6 July 2008
From First Scotrail, Monday, 30th June, 2008
On 5&6 July trains from the north and Fife will terminate at Dalgety Bay Station with Rail Replacement Bus Services providing connections to Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalmeny, Haymarket and Edinburgh. -
THE BEST TWITS IN MUCHTY
From Contributed by Dick Greig, Monday, 23rd June, 2008
THE BEST TWITS IN MUCHTY -
Business for sale: Wear the Fox Hat?!
From Geraldine Kotcharian, Wednesday, 18th June, 2008
I am selling my business and would like to advertise this to the residents of Auchtermuchty (or anyone interested). -
Calling young photographers!
From Norette Ferns, Rural Gateway, Thursday, 12th June, 2008
If you're a keen photographer, why not enter the Rural Gateway website's photo competition? Following the success of their 2007 competition, this year's is bigger and better. -
Auchtermuchty Primary School has re-opened
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 12th June, 2008
Muchty PS open again -
Auchtermuchty School closed due to water problems
From Fife Direct, Wednesday, 11th June, 2008
Auchtermuchty School closed due to water problems -
Auchtermuchty Common Update
From Heather Winship, Macduff Trust, Tuesday, 10th June, 2008
On Sunday, the Scottish Wildlife Trust enjoyed a walk around the common -
Big Tent seeks old curtains and sofas!
From Fife Herald May 23 2008, Monday, 26th May, 2008
Big Tent seeks old curtains and sofas! -
Fife Show set to stay in Cupar
From Fife Today, Friday, 23rd May, 2008
Fife Show success -
'The Twits' from Auchtermuchty Theatre Group
From Steven Robertson, Sunday, 18th May, 2008
Auchtermuchty Youth Theatre Group perform the Twits on 13 and 14 June -
Big turnout expected at the Fife Show
From BBC News Scotland, Saturday, 17th May, 2008
Thousands of people are expected to arrive at Fife's biggest agricultural show, organisers have said. -
Have Your Say on Howe Bus Services - Auchtermuchty meeting
From Fife Direct News, Saturday, 17th May, 2008
Have Your Say on Howe Bus Services - Auchtermuchty & surrounds -
Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival gets welcome funding boost
From Ffe Direct, Saturday, 17th May, 2008
Today Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival was given a boost with the announcement of funding from the Fife Events Strategy Group and Scottish Natural Heritage. -
Concert marks Sir Jimmy Shand centenary
From Fife Today, Saturday, 17th May, 2008
Concert marks Sir Jimmy Shand centenary -
MSP says railway would cost £20m
From BBC News Scotland, Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
A Fife MSP has said it would cost £20m to put trains back on the railway line between Leven and Thornton. -
Leading performers to appear at FifeSing
From Fife Today, Friday, 9th May, 2008
FifeSINg gets great performers -
Open Studios event a hit for NE Fife artists
From Fife Today, Friday, 9th May, 2008
North Fife artists open their studios -
Eco campsite at Big Tent
From Fife Today 1 May 08, Saturday, 3rd May, 2008
Eco campsite at Big Tent -
NE Fife phone boxes to go in BT purge
From The Courier 29 April 08, Wednesday, 30th April, 2008
A NUMBER of towns and villages in north east Fife face losing their public telephone boxes as part of a cull by BT. -
Stagecoach Fife to Edinburgh routes go green
From BBC News Scotland, Wednesday, 30th April, 2008
Bus routes from Edin to Fife to become carbon neutral in next 5 years -
Congratulations Nichola Fletcher for winning top writer award!
From Fife Herald Apr 25 2008, Wednesday, 30th April, 2008
Venison writer wins top award -
Relaunch of VisitScotland.com tourism website
From Scottish Government News, Tuesday, 22nd April, 2008
Relaunch of VisitScotland.com tourism website -
Funding for Fife Food Tourism Network announced
From Fife Direct, Monday, 21st April, 2008
Funding for Fife Food Tourism Network announced -
New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’
From The Courier 17 Apr 08, Thursday, 17th April, 2008
New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’ -
Howe of Fife web-portal knocks the socks off guests at today's launch!
From Smart Community FIfe, Thursday, 10th April, 2008
New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie -
MSP lends support to Smart Community Fife web portal
From http://www.iainsmith.org/news/000091/msp_lends_support_to_community_initiative.html, Wednesday, 9th April, 2008
Iain Smith, North East Fife MSP gets guided tour of SCF web portal -
Muchty textile designer Lucy Turner gets set for Iceland!
Wednesday, 9th April, 2008
Auchtermuchty woman to fundraise for MS Society in Iceland -
Fletchers chosen for Real Food Festival
From Fife Herald Mar 28 2008, Saturday, 29th March, 2008
Real food festival selection for Fletchers -
Happy St Paddy's Day!
Monday, 17th March, 2008
St Patrick's Day celebrations -
Big Tent 08 music acts just announced!
From Falkland Centre for Stewardship, Wednesday, 5th March, 2008
Headline acts of King Creosote and the Fence Collective and the Peatbog Faeries have just been announced -
Muchty wind farm development thrown out
From BBC News Scotland, Monday, 25th February, 2008
Wind farm development thrown out -
Grants for craftworkers - don't miss out on funding
From Fife Herald Feb 8 2008, Monday, 11th February, 2008
Grants for craft workers -
Scottish Deer Centre receives healthy living award
From Fife Herald Feb 8 2008, Monday, 11th February, 2008
Healthyliving award -
Dunshelt Road Closure
From Fife Herald Feb 8 2008, Monday, 11th February, 2008
Road closure -
Birnie and Gaddon Loch News Update, February 08
Tuesday, 5th February, 2008
Get the latest from the Fife Ranger Service on visitors to the Lochs in January 08. -
60+ or registered disabled? Get FREE bus travel today...
Monday, 4th February, 2008
FALKLAND woman Fiona Lawrenson is at the forefront of reminding older and disabled people in Fife not to miss the bus on a free Scotland-wide travel scheme. -
Two month wait for Muchty windfarm verdict
From Fife Herald - Jan 28, Monday, 28th January, 2008
A Scottish Government reporter has now begun to consider whether the proposed Auchtermuchty windfarm would be "landscape on loan" or a "visual disaster". -
Pedestrian dies in collision - police call for witnesses
From BBC / Fife Today, Monday, 28th January, 2008
Pedestrian dies in collision - police call for witnesses -
Auchtermuchty Wind farm inquiry told windfarm noise is 'acceptable'
From Fife Herald Jan 18 2008, Monday, 21st January, 2008
An expert public wintenss told the public inquiry this week it was 'not ideal, but considered acceptable' that a few properties would be more affected by wind turbine noise at Auchtermuchty. -
Nominate your favourite Howe of Fife landscape before 8 Feb 08
From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008
Fife Council is currently carrying out a study to identify areas of landscape which should be recognised, celebrated and protected by a local landscape designation. -
High Winds leave trail of destruction
From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008
JANUARY arrived with a vengeance this week as winds of up to 80mph battered north east Fife, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. -
Fife Council seeks community feedback on East Fife Core Path proposals
From Fife Direct website, Monday, 7th January, 2008
Proposed core paths for Strathmiglo, Ladybank, Gateside, Falkland, Auchtermuchty and the Lomond Hills have been drawn up after two years of consultation. Fife Council invites your comment re major omissions or errors prior to the formal statutory consultation stage which will probably take place from the beginning of April 2008. See web link below for more.
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